The High-Speed Serial Data Test Software controls the MP1800A, including its plug-in jitter modulation signal source, pulse pattern generator (PPG), and error detector (ED). The integrated solution supports Link Training and Status State Machine (LTSSM) by performing state machine control of the high-speed BUS interface. This functionality, along with the jitter tolerance test capability, results in faster, more efficient test times and more accurate signal integrity measurements on interfaces used in high-speed interconnect designs.

Three different test functions are written into the software. A Jitter Tolerance Test Function allows the MP1800A to conduct jitter tolerance tests of PHY devices with impressed SJ/RJ/BUJ. It can also conduct low-rate estimated BER measurements to verify device margin faster than alternative solutions. All jitter tolerance measurement results can be saved as an HTML or CSV report.

The High-Speed Serial Data Test Software also has a USB Link Sequence Generation Function that allows the MP1800A to generate transition to loopback for evaluating USB3.1 Gen. 1-2 devices. This function allows the BERT to generate 8B/10B, 128B/132B, Scramble, SKIP Insertion, and LFPS.

A modular BERT, the MP1800A can be custom configured to meet a variety of high-speed signal integrity applications. The plug-in PPG module supports high quality output and high amplitude signals. The ED has high input sensitivity and internal clock recovery to support signal analysis, including Bathtub and Eye Diagram measurements. Various jitter types, including SJ/RJ/BUJ, can be generated by the jitter modulation source, which supports jitter tolerance tests.

About Anritsu

Anritsu Company is the United States subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, a global provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions for 120 years. Anritsu’s “2020 VISION” philosophy engages customers as true partners to help develop wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital instruments, as well as operation support systems for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance applications. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. The company develops advanced solutions for 5G, M2M, IoT, as well as other emerging and legacy wireline and wireless communication markets. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu has approximately 4,000 employees in over 90 countries.